This morning, actress Cynthia Erivo and the cast of Broadway's The Color Purple appeared on NBC's TODAY just in time to celebrate the news that Erivo and the show itself had just received Tony nominations! Below, get their reactions and watch a performance of the title song from the musical!
The new Broadway revival ofThe Color Purple opened December 10, at the
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 W 45th Street). Based on
Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize winning novel and the Warner Bros. / Amblin Entertainment motion picture,The Color Purple is adapted for the stage by Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winner
MarSha Norman, with music and lyrics by Grammy award winners
Brenda Russell,
Allee Willis and
Stephen Bray.
Grammy, Academy Award, and Golden Globe award winner
Jennifer Hudson makes her Broadway debut opposite
Cynthia Erivo, the breakout star of
John Doyle's acclaimed
Menier Chocolate Factory production, and Orange is the New Black's
Danielle Brooks, in the highly anticipated production of
The Color Purple. All three women are making their Broadway debuts.
They are joined by
Isaiah Johnson (The Merchant of Venice, Peter and the Starcatcher) in the role of 'Mister;'
Joaquina Kalukango (Encores! Wild Party, Holler If Ya Hear Me) as 'Nettie;' and
Kyle Scatliffe (LES MISERABLES) will be taking on the role of 'Harpo.'
THE COLOR PURPLE is an unforgettable story of enduring love and triumph over adversity. With a fresh, joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel and blues, this stirring family chronicle follows the inspirational Celie, as she journeys from childhood through joy and despair, anguish and hope to discover the power of love and life.
